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    b Reference Guide Mobile Expansion Unit Part Number: 225837-001 April 2001 This guide provides information on installing and operating the Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer as well as tips on solving common problems.
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    names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying
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    Adapter 2-5 Connecting External Devices 2-7 Operating External Devices 2-7 3 Using the Mobile Expansion Unit Installing or Removing MultiBay Devices 3-1 Following MultiBay Guidelines 3-2 Using an Optical Drive 3-4 Ejecting a CD Manually 3-4 Using the Stereo Speakers 3-6 Reference Guide iii
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    Contents A Troubleshooting Using the World Wide Web A-1 Preparing to Call Technical Support A-1 B Specifications Regulatory Agency Series Numbers B-1 Index iv Reference Guide
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    drive I Battery pack I Hard drive External desktop devices such as a printer, external monitor, external keyboard, or mouse can be attached to the rear panel of the MEU. To expand your desktop capabilities, you can dock the computer with the MEU to an optional Armada docking base. Reference Guide
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    4 Speaker/headphone jack 5 Right acoustic port 6 Stereo speaker Description Secures the computer to the MEU. Connects the computer to the MEU. Connects a single sound channel microphone. Connects stereo speakers, headphone, headset, or television audio. Enhances bass sound. Produces sound
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    8 Docking release button 9 MultiBays (2) Description Allows an optional security cable to be attached to the MEU. Releases the MEU from the computer by pressing the right side button. Each supports a CD or DVD drive, Zip drive, second battery pack, or second hard drive. Reference Guide 1-3
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    device. 2 Docking connector Connects to an optional docking base. 3 Serial connector Connects a serial device. USB connector (2) Connects USB devices. 6 Keyboard connector Connects a full-size keyboard. 7 Mouse connector Connects an external pointing device. 1-4 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started Rear and Left Side Components (Continued) Component 8 AC power connector 9 Left acoustic port : Stereo speaker Function Connects an external AC adapter. Enhances bass sound. Produces sound for multimedia files and system warning beeps. Reference Guide 1-5
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    to the right. Ejects a MultiBay device by sliding the latch to the left. Secures the computer/MEU system in place when docked to an optional Compaq docking base. Prevents the removal of the computer from the MEU while the system (computer and MEU) is docked in a docking base. 1-6 Reference Guide
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    The security cable slot protects the system from theft. Use a security cable, purchased from a Compaq authorized reseller, and loop it around a secured object. Pull the lock through the cable loop and lock unless the security selection switch is in the locked position. Reference Guide 1-7
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    of the MEU prevents the removal of the computer from the MEU while the system (computer and MEU) is docked in an optional docking base. To engage the switch 3. Dock the computer and MEU in a docking base (refer to the installation guide that ships with the docking base for docking instructions). To
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    the packing box: I MEU with a diskette drive and an optical drive (CD or DVD) in the MultiBays I MultiBay weight saver I Warranty and service information Information and Updates For additional information, refer to the Notebook Products Reference Library Guide CD, included with the computer, for the
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    computer tabs on the MEU 1. Lower the computer onto the expansion connector 2 and snap into place. Connecting the computer to the Mobile Expansion Unit Reference Guide 2-1
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    Connecting and Disconnecting the Computer ✎ Firmly press down on the rear of the computer to ensure the computer and the MEU are connected. 3. Slide the display release latch 1 to the right and open the computer 2. Opening the computer display 2-2 Reference Guide
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    the Computer To disconnect the computer from the MEU: 1. Close the computer display. 2. Press the docking release button 1 to disconnect the computer from the MEU. 3. Lift the back of the computer to remove it from the MEU 2. 4. Pull the computer away from the MEU tabs 3. Disconnecting the computer
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    button on the computer. If the computer and the MEU are docked to a docking base, follow the instructions in the docking base installation guide for turning equipment on and off. If a second battery pack or a second hard drive is in the MEU MultiBay, turn off the computer before disconnecting it
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    risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire, or damage to your equipment: I Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. I Plug the equipment into a grounded Expansion Unit with a voltage converter kit sold for appliances. Reference Guide 2-5
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    Use the AC adapter that ships with your computer. To connect the AC adapter: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector on the left side of the MEU 1. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3. Connecting the AC Adapter 2-6 Reference
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    you install software drivers. Refer to the documentation included with the device for details. Operating External Devices To ensure that devices connected to the MEU are activated, refer to the following guidelines: I When adding a device to or removing a device from the MEU, turn off power to the
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    3 Using the Mobile Expansion Unit Installing or Removing MultiBay Devices The MultiBays support any combination of the following devices: I Diskette drive I CD drive I DVD drive I Zip drive I Battery pack I Hard drive Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage electronic components. Before beginning
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    service the battery pack. Following MultiBay Guidelines Before inserting or removing a MultiBay device, refer to the following guidlines for your operating system: I Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows removing a hard drive to and from a MultiBay. ❏ A SuperDisk LS-120 drive that
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    Using the Mobile Expansion Unit I Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me operating system: ❏ MultiBay devices cannot be inserted into or removed from a MultiBay when the system is turned on unless appropriate Compaq drivers and utilities are installed. These drivers and utilities are available if you
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    ❏ If you are operating the system with an optical drive in each MultiBay or an optical drive in one MultiBay and a hard drive in the other MultiBay, you cannot replace the optical drive or the hard drive with a SuperDisk LS-120, Zip, or diskette drive while the system is turned on. Using an Optical
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    Unit Ä CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure, turn off the power to your equipment and remove the battery pack. To eject a CD disc manually: 1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the manual eject hole and push firmly. Manually ejecting a CD disc 2. When the eject mechanism is released
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    , the MEU comes with dual stereo speakers and acoustic ports. When the computer is attached to the MEU, the system audio is played through the MEU speakers. If the computer and MEU are docked to a docking base that is connected to external speakers, the MEU stereo speakers are bypassed and the
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    or register as a user and submit your own questions. Compaq responds to questions within one business day. To access the Compaq Support Forum, go to the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this
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    Troubleshooting I Printed information from Compaq Diagnostics or a list of the devices and error messages received I Configuration settings, including contents of the system files The following tables list possible problems, the possible cause of each problem more information. A-2 Reference Guide
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    Troubleshooting External Device Connection Problems and Solutions Problem A new device is not recognized as part of the computer system. Possible Cause The signal cable or power cord of the new device is loose or disconnected. More than one optional device has the same interrupt request (IRQ)
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    eject hole and press firmly. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is fully extended, then remove the disc. (See the "Ejecting a CD Manually," section in Chapter 3 for detailed instructions.) Use the preceding procedure to manually eject the optical disc. (See the "Ejecting a CD
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    Specifications This product is a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more Class B information, refer to the Regulatory and Safety Notices guide on the Notebook Product Computer Battery Pack Primary battery pack Optional external battery pack MultiBay battery pack in
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    Specifications Agency Series Numbers (Continued) Product Aircraft Adapter Modem Network Interface Card (NIC) Agency Series Number 386504 J07M040.00 U98M010 and U98M008 ✎ This product is designed for IT power systems ./300 mm 2.6 lb./1.2 kg 100-120/220-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 2.7 A B-2 Reference Guide
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    connection troubleshooting A-2 D disconnection troubleshooting A-2 docking connector 1-4 release button 1-3, 2-3 restraint recess 1-6 to a docking base 2-4 Reference Guide Index E ejecting a CD manually 3-4 equipment turning off 2-4 turning on 2-4 expansion connector 1-2 external devices connecting
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    switch 1-6, 1-8, A-2 serial connector 1-4 speaker jack 1-2 specifications B-1 stereo speakers 1-2, 1-5, 3-6 T tabs 1-2 troubleshooting A-1 U undocking 2-4 universal serial bus (USB) connector 1-4 W warnings battery pack safety 3-2 computer misuse 1-9 electrical safety 2-5 1-2 Reference Guide
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Reference Guide
Mobile Expansion Unit
Part Number: 225837-001
April 2001
This guide provides information on installing and operating the
Mobile Expansion Unit with your computer as well as tips on
solving common problems.